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Up to 1 year
This test is of limited value until 4 weeks after exposure and may take up to 12 weeks for detectable antibody to develop.
Pain in your chest or upper back Pain when you breathe in Severe shortness of breath Coughing up blood Light headedness
For further information on specimen labelling refer to the H&I 3E Platelet Immunology request form Turnaround time Up to 21 working days
X-ray: These are images (pictures) usually taken to show up bones and certain other tissues to diagnose problems.
Stitches These are usually dissolvable but may take up to 3 weeks to disappear.
Clear fluids can be drunk up to 2 hours before the time of your appointment.
details Time of sample collection Storage/transport Transport immediately at ambient temperature Turnaround time Sent to a Regional Reference Centre Up
Follow up
Relevant clinical details Date of onset Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time Up
Turnaround Time Please allow up to 8 days turnaround. Samples yielding positive results are sent to a reference laboratory for confirmation.
Flashcards Perioperative Hypothermia Speaking up for safety Teamwork and communication Surgical site infection VTE Wrong site surgery Civility Frailty
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soon as possible at ambient temperature If transport is delayed, store at fridge temperature Turnaround time Sent to the National Reference Laboratory Up
Dyspepsia Duodenal ulcer Treatment history Storage/transport Store at fridge temperature Transport as soon as possible at ambient temperature Turnaround time Up
The wound will take up to 2 to 3 weeks to heal.
This can take up to 5 weeks. If a consultant follow up is needed you will receive an appointment letter in the post.
Follow up appointment